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Category Description: The Ahom Kingdom was a powerful dynasty that ruled over the Brahmaputra Valley in present-day Assam, India, from the 13th to the 19th century. Established by Sukaphaa, a Tai prince from Mong Mao, the Ahoms were known for their military prowess, administrative efficiency, and unique cultural traditions. Despite facing threats from the Mughal Empire and the Burmese, the Ahoms managed to maintain their independence for nearly 600 years. Their rule significantly shaped the history and culture of Assam, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to be celebrated today.
Q1. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Q1. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Answer: (D) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha, an Ahom king, constructed the historic stone bridge over the Namdang river, showcasing remarkable engineering skills for that era.
Q2. What was the first capital of Ahom kingdom?
Q2. What was the first capital of Ahom kingdom?
Answer: (A) Charaideo
Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi (Literally: the shining city on the hills in Ahom language) is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.
Q3. Which famous battle is associated with the Ahom kingdom's defense against the Mughal empire?
Q3. Which famous battle is associated with the Ahom kingdom's defense against the Mughal empire?
Answer: (D) Battle of Saraighat
The Battle of Saraighat was a crucial naval battle fought between the Ahom kingdom and the Mughal empire, with the Ahoms emerging victorious under the leadership of Lachit Borphukan.
Q4. Which Ahom king is also known as 'Bamuni Konwar'?
Q4. Which Ahom king is also known as 'Bamuni Konwar'?
Answer: (C) Sudangphaa
Sudangphaa (1397–1407), the first Ahom king to perform the coronation ceremony, was also known as Bamuni Konwar. The name comes from being raised in a Brahmin household. Although he introduced Hindu practices to the Ahom community, he didn't convert to Hinduism himself. He also established the practice of Singarigharutha, the Ahom king's coronation ceremony.
Q5. Whom did the Moamoriyas first established as king?
Q5. Whom did the Moamoriyas first established as king?
Answer: (A) Ramakanta
The Moamoriyas first established Ramakanta or Ramananda as King.
Q6. Who invited Burmese to invade Assam?
Q6. Who invited Burmese to invade Assam?
Answer: (B) Badan Chandra Borphukan
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Q7. Which period is often refers to as 'Maanar Din'?
Q7. Which period is often refers to as 'Maanar Din'?
Answer: (D) 1821-1826
The period between 1821 and 1826 is often referred to as "Maanar Din". The term is Assamese for "The days/period of the Burmese". The period refers to the time when the Kingdom of Assam was under the control of Burma. The period is remembered with horror by the people of Assam. The period was the climactic period of the Ahom kingdom. The population of Assam was greatly reduced by 2/3 and 1/3 of the men and boys were killed during this period.
Q8. During the reign of which Ahom King Shaktism become very strong?
Q8. During the reign of which Ahom King Shaktism become very strong?
Answer: (A) Siva Singha
Shaktism became strong during the reign of the Ahom kings Gadadhar Singha (1682–1696) and Siva Singha (1714–). Siva Singha was a strong Shakta and was influenced by Brahmins. He made Shaktism the state religion.
Q9. Who is the renowned Ahom monarch whose father was Tyao Khamti?
Q9. Who is the renowned Ahom monarch whose father was Tyao Khamti?
Answer: (A) Sudangpha
Sudangphaa was an Ahom king whose father was Tyao Khamti. He succeeded his father to the throne and played a significant role in the history of the Ahom kingdom.
Q10. Which Swargadeo relocated the capital of the Ahom Kingdom from Garhgaon to Rangpur?
Q10. Which Swargadeo relocated the capital of the Ahom Kingdom from Garhgaon to Rangpur?
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Swargadeo Rudra Singha, a renowned Ahom king, relocated the capital of the Ahom Kingdom from Garhgaon to Rangpur in 1696. This move was strategic to protect the kingdom from Mughal invasions.
Q11. What was the Hindu name of Suklengpha?
Q11. What was the Hindu name of Suklengpha?
Answer: (D) Kamaleshwar Singha
The Hindu name of Suklengpha was Kamaleshwar Singha. Suklengphaa, or Kamaleswar Singha, was the king of the Ahom kingdom from 1795–1811. He came to power as a toddler and died from smallpox in his teens.
Q12. The Tripura Buranjis were authored by?
Q12. The Tripura Buranjis were authored by?
Answer: (A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
The Tripura Buranji is a historical account of the diplomatic relations between the Ahom and Tripura kingdoms. It was authored by Ratna Kandali Sarma Kataki and Arjun Das Bairagi Kataki, who were envoys of the Ahom kingdom.
Q13. During whose reign was the Dhodar Ali constructed?
Q13. During whose reign was the Dhodar Ali constructed?
Answer: (B) Gadadhar Singha
The Dhodar Ali road was constructed during the reign of Ahom King Gadadhar Singha, around the year 1687. The road is named after the "dhods" (lazy people) who were forced to build it.
Q14. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
Q14. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Q15. Which Ahom king was defeated in the battle of Mahargarh?
Q15. Which Ahom king was defeated in the battle of Mahargarh?
Answer: (D) Chandrakanta Singha
Chandrakanta Singha, a Tungkhungia king of the Ahom dynasty, was defeated in the Battle of Mahargarh. The battle took place on April 26, 1824, and ended the Ahoms' 600-year rule.
Q16. Which Ahom king is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century?
Q16. Which Ahom king is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century?
Answer: (C) Gadadhar Singha
Gadadhar Singha, also known as Gadadhar Singha Suklengmung, was an Ahom king who ruled from 1681 to 1696. He is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century. Kareng Ghar is considered one of the most important architectural achievements of the Ahom kingdom.
Q17. The Mughal general who invaded Garhgaon was
Q17. The Mughal general who invaded Garhgaon was
Answer: (C) Mir Jumla
Mir Jumla
Q18. Who was Kuranganayani?
Q18. Who was Kuranganayani?
Answer: (B) Ahom Queen
Kuranganayani was a Manipuri princess who married the Ahom King Rajeswar Singha. After his death, she was forcibly married by the Moamoria rebel leader, Raghab Borbarua. She played a key role in Raghab's assassination and the subsequent restoration of Lakshmi Singha to the Ahom throne. Her story is intertwined with the turbulent period of the Moamoria rebellion in Assam.
Q19. Who was the chief deity of the Ahoms?
Q19. Who was the chief deity of the Ahoms?
Answer: (B) Somdev
The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.
Q20. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
Q20. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
Answer: (D) Patkai
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.